5 Snowshoe Races To Do Before Winter Ends
By Christina Scannapiego
Active.com
Whether you love the snow and cold fresh air, you miss race season and the excitement of the fun 5Ks, 10 Ks and half-marathons or you just want to get your blood pumping, these snowshoe events are bound to make your winter better.
Hollis, New Hampshire; Sunday, February 26, 2012
This 5K is the season opener for the Granite State Snowshoe Series. It’s a low-key, fun event on the Beaver Brook trails. True to the spirit of New Hampshire, prizes include pint glasses, running hats, hanteens, thermal gloves and t-shirts, and kale soup will be served. Read More
Winona Forest, Mannsville, New York; Sunday, February 2012
Enter the 10K race for points, or any of the other options presented by Empire State Snowshoe Racing Association. With a fresh blanket of the powdery white, the 9,233-acre Winona Forest makes for a magical backdrop to any event—so pray for snow, New Yorkers! Read More
Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, Sunday March 4, 2012
With over 540 acres of pristine woodlands, brooks and wildlife, this snowshoe event in Hillsborogh County is a perfect race for the outdoor lover, snow addict and amateur endurance athlete. Read More
Highway 101, Florence Wisconsin
This 5K, 10K and Kids’ 800m, set in Wisconsin’s abundant snows and based at the rustic Keyes Peak Lodge provides a fun winter adventure for everyone. Read More
Eagle River, Wisconsin; Sunday, March 4, 2012
Race the 6 or 3 miles, or snowshoe the non-competitive Tromp. The course runs through the beautiful woods behind Rockin W Stables. Read More
Brooksby Farm, Peabody, Massachussettes, Sunday, February 19, 2012
This course will take you in and around beautiful Brooksby Farm, for approximately 5K and will include double and single track trails. *In the event of poor snow conditions, the race will be a trail run. Read More
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